Comprehensive, community approach

International student engagement is complex. Relationships are multifaceted, affecting participants in unique ways. Cultural differences bring challenges that many are not prepared for. These relationships include student to student, student to teacher, host families and the broader community. Specific skills sets need to be developed in order to reduce confusion, fears, failures, and increase genuine connection, understanding and confidence. Culturally intelligent educational communities provide this environment.

Innovative solutions

Teachers and students are the most attuned to context specific challenges related to international student success. Concurrently, they are best positioned to create solutions together. This assures that programs are contextualized and owned by those who are affected most. Signi fosters creative, inclusive solutions by applying innovation and design thinking approaches to problem solving.

A profound edge

Students worry about making friends, getting good grades, and achieving high SAT scores. When language ability, cultural competency and clear academic pathways are secured, and when students and teachers feel supported and equipped they thrive to their full potential. As a result, schools experience less student attrition, teacher burn out and unresolved conflict. Increased satisfaction attracts higher caliber students and staff.

WHAT DO ELL STUDENTS NEED MOST TO THRIVE?

February 2020 | Signi